Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Friday 8 October 2021 Summary

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, FRIDAY 8 OCTOBER 2021

HOBART

Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart Before Chief Justice BLOW Criminal Jurisdiction 11:30a.m. For SentenceMichael Dennis Briers

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Justice BRETT
Criminal Jurisdiction
9.30am
For Trial
MJD

Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart Before Acting Justice MARSHALLCriminal Jurisdiction 9:30a.m. For MentionMJP

For Sentence via video-link to Court 1, Alexander Street, BurnieTimothy Michael-Darren Langmead

10:00am
For Bail Application
Christopher James Harris

11:00a.m
For Bail Application
Adam Keith Moore

4:00p.m.
For Bail Application
Ricky Damian Brown
Timothy Geoffrey Briers

Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Before Associate Justice HOLT
9:15a.m. via MS Teams For Directions Hearing
Allan Peter RALPH v The Recorder of Titles

For R416 Directions Hearing
Ashley SCHERGER v Nicholas Andrew SUMMERS

For Mention
Susan Maree COCHRANE atf Bungaree Trust and anor v Dieter HELBIG and anor
For Mention
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited v Craig Robert HOW

LAUNCESTON

NO LAW LIST FOR LAUNCESTON

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie
Before Acting Justice MARSHALLCriminal Jurisdiction 9:30a.m. For Sentence via video-link from Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart Timothy Michael-Darren Langmead

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania convened on 8 October 2021, with various hearings scheduled in Hobart and Burnie. Notable among these was a sentencing hearing in Hobart for Michael Dennis Briers, presided over by Chief Justice Blow. Another significant hearing involved the bail application of Christopher James Harris and Adam Keith Moore, heard by Justice Brett and Acting Justice Marshall respectively. Additionally, a directions hearing concerning a proceeding brought by Allan Peter Ralph against the Recorder of Titles was scheduled before Associate Justice Holt, conducted via MS Teams.

The legal issues before the court ranged from sentencing a convicted individual to deciding bail applications in criminal matters, and providing directions in civil proceedings. The court was required to consider the appropriate sentence for Briers, taking into account the nature of the offence and relevant sentencing principles. In the bail applications, the court needed to weigh the likelihood of the accused attending court against the risk they might pose to the community if released. The directions hearing involved determining the procedural steps for the case between Ralph and the Recorder of Titles, ensuring that the case progressed efficiently and fairly.

The reasoning and outcome of the court's decisions were not detailed in the extract. However, it is understood that the court would have applied relevant legal standards and precedents to reach its decisions. The outcome of the sentencing for Briers would have been communicated at the hearing, while the bail applications for Harris and Moore would have resulted in either granting or denying bail based on the specific circumstances of each case. The directions hearing would have led to a clear outline of the procedural steps for the civil case involving Ralph and the Recorder of Titles.

If additional orders were made during the hearings, they would have been communicated at the time. However, the provided extract does not include details of any such orders.

Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Friday 8 October 2021

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